Sporting Wood Charters offers a unique fishing experience out of Deale, Maryland. They are conveniently located in picturesque Deale, just 25 minutes south of Annapolis and a short 45-minute drive from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Full and half day fishing excursions are available from April through December.

Captain Joe Cox has a superbly maintained, meticulously clean, and safe vessel. It takes up to 30 guests and features safety equipment such as life jackets, flares, and a CPR-trained crew. This 45’ Chesapeake Bay boat was originally built in 1999 and restored in 2016. Powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots, it is very reliable on the water.

The vessel features a toilet which is a huge plus when you take the whole family out; there are a GPS and a fishfinder that Capt. Joe will use to locate the best fishing spots, a set of outriggers for trolling, an icebox to keep the catch fresh, and a livewell for the live bait.

Depending on the season, Capt. Joe offers a full range of fishing techniques to include trolling, bottom fishing, chumming, and live bait. He and his experienced crew provide full services and assistance including all fishing licenses, top of the line rods and reels by Shimano and Penn, lures, and bait, and fish cleaning is available at the dock.

Fishing in Deale is good for inshore and offshore species with Striped Bass, Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Crabs, White Perch, Spanish Mackerel, and Whiting being available. The best time to catch Rockfish is November through December.

Hop aboard and Sporting Wood Charters will provide a day full of fun, excitement, and fishing in Maryland!

Note: the meeting location for the trips between June 1 - August 31 is CSI marina, 7364 Edgewood rd Annapolis md 21403



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Regular season Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 16 - Dec 10
    US $800
    This is a 6-hour long fishing trip for Striped Bass, Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Crabs, White Perch, Spanish Mackerel, and Whiting.
  • Private trip
    Regular season Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 16 - Dec 10
    US $800
    This is a 6-hour long fishing trip for Striped Bass, Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Crabs, White Perch, Spanish Mackerel, and Whiting.
  • Private trip
    Trophy season Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - May 15
    US $825
    This is a 6-hour long fishing trip for Striped Bass, Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Crabs, White Perch, Spanish Mackerel, and Whiting.
  • Private trip
    Trophy season Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - May 15
    US $825
    This is a 6-hour long fishing trip for Striped Bass, Redfish, Black Drum, Bluefish, Cobia, Crabs, White Perch, Spanish Mackerel, and Whiting.
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FAQs about Sporting Wood Charters

Sporting Wood Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group, additional US $85 per person after 6 guests - Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $85 per person after 6 guests - Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Trophy season Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - Trophy season Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Sporting Wood Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Sporting Wood Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Penn)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Sporting Wood Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Sporting Wood Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sporting Wood Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Crab
  • Perch (White)
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Joe Cox
Deale, Maryland, United States
57 Customer reviews
Response time 13 hours
Member since July 2017
I am one of the youngest captains on the Chesapeake Bay. Being born and raised in Deale, MD, I have been working on the water since age 10, I have a tremendous amount of experience. I am on the water every day and can promise the best possible chance of a successful day of fishing for all customers.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Chesapeake (Bay boat) originally built in 1999, and restored in 2016. Powered by a 450HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
45 ft
Capacity
30 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Penn
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
1 year and over
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
September fishing trip
Kudos Captain Joe!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Mike M.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on August 26, 2023
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Michelle L.
Joppatowne, MD
Excellent
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Kudos Captain Joe!

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on July 1, 2023
We had an awesome family and friends time out on the water with Captain Joe and mate! Definitely going out again!
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Lawrence S.
Bowie, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on June 3, 2023
Great Trip today. Very good experience for a group of kids that fished their very first time.
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Mark A.
Temple Hills, MD
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (AM) on September 16, 2023
Did not catch big fish but the effort was there"maybe that time of the year but we did catch fishes and every body had good...
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Ben R.
Silver Spring, MD
Excellent
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Regular season Half Day Trip (PM) on August 23, 2023
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